A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story

Dan Broderick: I know this isn't the exact ring you asked for, but I thought it'd be more of a surprise. And you know... I kind of like this one better.

Betty Broderick: [surprised] You liked it better?

Dan Broderick: Well... uhh...

Betty Broderick: [calmly] Yes, you liked it better. And that's what counts, really, I mean, that's what it's all about. You make it, you spend it on what you want.

Dan Broderick: [flabbergasted] Geez, Bets, it isn't like it cost any less.

Betty Broderick: [becoming ballistic] Exactly! So, why not get me what I want? *You* certainly got what you wanted, even though you had to spend an extra 7 grand to get it when you wanted it!

Debbie Broderick: [frightened] Can you guys just cool it?

Dan Broderick: [smirking] It's Christmas. If your Mom wants to behave like a spoiled brat, let's let her.

Betty Broderick: What kind of person gets his wife a Christmas present she *doesn't* even want?

Dan Broderick: [calmly, while clutching Betty's wrist as she holds the ring box] It's a beautiful ring.

Betty Broderick: [screams] *But it's not what I asked for!* So that makes it a piece of crap!